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“Smash the Byrd” Returns to Help VCU Children’s Hospital

by Ash Griffith | BREWS, SPIRITS & WINE, COMMUNITY, DOWNTOWN RVA, GAMES & COLLECTIBLES, SMALL BUSINESS

Dawnstar Games and its devoted regulars are no strangers to a good melee or two. Saturday, March 16th “The Star” ups the ante and welcomes the return of its anticipated “Smash the Byrd” charity event to The Byrd Theater. While Dawnstar Games regularly has various...

Dining Out Allergy-Free In RVA

If you’re a foodie like me, you understand the power of food to turn hangriness into happiness. However, since I have quite the list of food allergies, eating out can be difficult for a gal like me. Being gluten and dairy free (though not by choice, that’s for sure!)...

Minglewood Brings Plant-Based Comfort Treats to Richmond

Whether you're a Deadhead, someone who sticks to a strictly plant-based diet, or just a lover of tasty baked treats, you're sure to appreciate Minglewood Bake Shop, who've just opened up in Carytown in the former home of iconic music store Guitar Works. There’s a new...

Grab Your Plates, Richmond: Here Are Some Great Local Sandwiches You Need To Try Today

We here at RVA Mag have never made a secret of the fact that we love sandwiches. But there's one thing we've never been able to decide: which Richmond sandwiches are our favorite? Ash Griffith delves deliciously into the legion of worthy candidates, and surfaces with...

Cozy Fall Eats with Your Hungry Harvest Box

Hungry Harvest is a great way to get healthy fresh produce into your diet. But once you have a box of delicious veggies, how do you prepare them? As the fall chill approaches, Ash Griffith hunts down some great comfort-food recipes involving Hungry Harvest staples....

Sip Happens: Richmond’s Ultimate Guide to Happy Hour!

There's no shortage of great places to grab a drink in town, and whether you're a River City native or new to the area, it's always fun to find a new favorite spot. Here's a list of local businesses with happy hour specials, so find a friend (or come meet a new one!)...

Hungry Harvest are the Food Heroes We Need

From the many food insecurity issues created by the pandemic to the ongoing threat of food scarcity due to climate change, access to fresh produce is one of the biggest challenges we'll face in coming years. Thankfully, Hungry Harvest is here to help. The COVID-19...

The RVA CBD Rundown

From the rules of the road to the ins and outs of CBD, THC, and more, RVA Mag walks you through the full legal implications of recreational cannabis becoming legal on July 1. From gummies to vape pens to even the elusive brownie, there are many ways to enjoy CBD and...

The World Needs A New Recipe: A Foodie’s Take On International Politics

For Highland Support Project's Ben Blevins, the United States' goals for international relations should begin with decolonizing. And he can explain... starting with potatoes. When I was a child growing up in Richmond's West End, I had the luck of living next door to...

Tapped: Stone’s Throw Down in RVA, Beer & Wine Classic, & Fine Creek’s Turf & Twig Brown Ale

By Amy David

What’s happening craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s “Tapped,” RVA Magazine’s go to weekly craft beer column where you can find all your craft beer-related events, releases, festivals and all the booze news your little hearts’ desire. If you missed last week’s beer news, you can check those out here. We are nearing the end of...

New brewery in the spotlight: A look at Henrico’s Intermission Beer Company before grand opening tonight

By Amy David

A new brewery is about to take centerstage in Richmond’s craft beer scene. Courtney White, along with her husband Justin, will open microbrewery Intermission Beer Company in Henrico County tonight just in time for Labor Day Weekend. The brewery has been a long time coming for the couple. Courtney and Justin, who is at the helm as Intermission’s...

Tapped: Triple Crossing’s Surprise Valley DIPA, Castleburg’s Witbier, & Midnight’s Madcamp Monk

By Amy David

RVA #29: Steam Bell expansion, Legend’s Portsmouth location, & Hardywood’s summer releases

By Clara Endres

This article was featured in RVAMag #29: Summer 2017. You can read all of issue #29 here or pick it up at local shops around RVA right now. Steam Bell Expanding Last winter, I visited Steam Bell Beer Works in Chesterfield and spoke to head brewer and founder Brad Cooper about Steam Bell’s unique lineup of beers, and their desire to expand....

Tapped: Kindred Spirit turns 1, Final Gravity’s Apollo DIPA, & Hardywood’s Foolery release

By Amy David

Tapped: Isley’s Irish Red Ale, Fine Creek Brewing’s Thai Tea Milk Stout & BrewBQ

By Amy David

Tapped: Triple Crossing’s quad can release, Buskey’s Habanero Honey, & The Veil’s Forever Summer Fest

By Amy David

Isley Brewing Company among USA Today’s top 50 beer destinations

By Amy David

August is Virginia Craft Beer Month and RVA Mag is going to celebrate all month long bringing you beer news, events and other fun boozy festivities. Today's news comes from USA Today, who recently published a slideshow of the top 50 travel-worthy breweries around the world and one of little ol' Richmond's own made the cut. The publication named...

Tapped: Isley’s Kettle-Soured Pale Ale, COTU’s Gose Fest, & Legend’s Oktoberfest pre-release

By Amy David

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Tapped: Triple Crossing’s quad can release, Buskey’s Habanero Honey, & The Veil’s Forever Summer Fest

Isley Brewing Company among USA Today’s top 50 beer destinations

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